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Friday, April 26, 2013

Wright's Indian Art Celebrates 106 Years with New Location and Mother's Day Grand Opening Celebration

There are some places that give you fond memories, and you
carry them with you no matter where you go. Wright's Indian Art in Albuquerque, New
Mexico is one of those places.When I first moved to New Mexico, I popped in to have
a look at all the gorgeous Native American jewelry by Steve LaRance, Marian
Denipah, Roland Brady, Dylan Poblano, Steve Yellowhorse,Lyndon Tsosie, Althea Cajero and many
more.I was immediately charmed by
salespeople Elizabeth
and Joan, who warmly greeted me, made me feel welcome and suggested incredible things for
me to try on.I was also wonderully overwhelmed by
the number of larger pieces by Jemez artists Kathleen Wall, Joe Cajero, and Swirl Pots by Dominique Toya. Wright's is also a place to meet artists and develop a rapport with them. Some of my most treasured and lasting friendships with artists started at Wright's!

Everything in shop is high-quality, and there is a variety that fits every budget--from fetishes to pots, to paintings and everything in between. Wright's makes collecting Native art fun and affordable, and they stay on the cutting edge of what's happening in the Native art world. After all, they has always offered the
best in Native American art since it began as a trading post on the Navajo
reservation over one-hundred years ago.Wright's Indian Art is an institution in the Southwest and has
celebrated many milestones.

Swirl pots by Dominique Toya of Jemez Pueblo

Now, Mr. B and the gang--the people who love to sit down
with you and talk art, life and jewelry--are marking a new milestone. Wright's Indian Art is celebrating its 106th Anniversary with a BIG move to a new location in Albuquerque at 2677
Louisiana Blvd N.E.(View Map) as well as a BIG PARTY!

Stop by the new gallery for a Grand Opening Celebration on May 11 and 12 (Mother's Day Weekend...did someone say "I
want jewelry?!) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.It will be a who's who of Native artists coming out to show their
dedication to and support of the gallery.

Wright's Indian Art, which is the oldest continuously
operating Indian art gallery in Albuquerque, will carry the same art, represent
the same artists and offer the same warm, wonderful customer service, but now
in a more streamlined gallery with an even better online presence. It's reassuring to know I can still have that
traditional Wright's Indian Art experience in-person and get my fix online when
I'm not in town. Here's to another 100 years, Mr. B!!!

A "Here's What's Happening" for the Grand Opening Celebration:

INDIAN
ARTIST MARKET
Meet and deal directly with a variety of award-winning Native artists. The
event will be held outdoors all weekend long.

CEREMONIAL
BLESSING
by a Native medicine man

SILENT
AUCTION
Handmade pieces by award-winning artists, local products, gift cards, and more.
All proceeds to benefit First Nations Community
Healthsource, providing crucial health and social services to the urban
Native community.

RAFFLE
DRAWINGS
Everyone who makes a purchase will eligible to win valuable prizes.

About Me

I am the uncle of a smart-as-a-whip 11 year-old. While she amazes me most of the time, I am also amazed and inspired by art everywhere. This blog is intended to help build awareness of cool people, places and events that inspire me. If you would like me to write about your event, feel free to email me at unclepauliesworld "at" hotmail "dot" com.